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Track Chair

Missouri State Parks strives to provide accessible outdoor recreation for all. Track chairs are electronic off-road chairs that allow visitors with limited mobility the opportunity to explore designated routes throughout select state parks and historic sites. These chairs can help visitors access areas that may not be suitable for traditional wheelchairs. Missouri State Parks currently has six track chairs in place across the state.

Track chairs can be reserved two days in advance, free of charge. The chairs are available to anyone with a mobility need. People less than 18 years of age must be accompanied by a legal guardian while using the chair. Facility staff are not available to help with transfer to or from the chair. If you require special accommodation for transfer into the track chair, you must provide someone who has the ability to assist in the transfer process. Due to battery life, the chair can be reserved for no more than two hours at a time.

Before using the chair, the user must complete the Track Chair Program User Agreement.

The track chair is available for use at the following facilities:

Facility	Track Chair Provides Access To	Track Chair Available Dates	How to Reserve the Track Chair	Map and User Guide
Battle of Lexington State Historic Site, Lexington	Battlefield Trail Anderson House walkway	Jun – Oct, Tue – Sun	Call the visitor center 48 hours in advance at 660-259-4654. Meet staff at the visitor center to provide picture identification and for a brief orientation of the chair’s operation. The chair cannot be used in the rain, snow or ice. If these conditions occur, you will need to contact the visitor center and reschedule your reservation.	Track Chair Map and Guide for Battle of Lexington State Historic Site
Bennett Spring State Park, Lebanon	Zone 1 of the fishing stream	Mar – Oct, daily	Call the park office 48 hours in advance at 417-532-4338. Meet staff at the nature center to provide picture identification and for a brief orientation of the chair’s operation. The chair cannot be used in the rain, snow or ice. If these conditions occur, you will need to contact the park office and reschedule your reservation.	Track Chair Map and Guide for Bennett Spring State Park
Bryant Creek State Park, Ava	Pinewoods Trail The overlook	Jun – Oct, Thu – Sat	Call the park office 48 hours in advance at 417-683-2520. Meet staff at the Pinewoods Trail trailhead to provide picture identification and for a brief orientation of the chair’s operation. The chair cannot be used in the rain, snow or ice. If these conditions occur, you will need to contact the park office and reschedule your reservation.	Track Chair Map and Guide for Bryant Creek State Park
Castlewood State Park, Ballwin	Grotpeter Trail	March – Nov During park office hours	Call the park office 48 hours in advance at 636-227-4433. Meet staff at the park office to provide picture identification and for a brief orientation of the chair’s operation. The chair cannot be used in the rain, snow or ice. If these conditions occur, you will need to contact the park office and reschedule your reservation.	Track Chair Map and Guide for Castlewood State Park
Elephant Rocks State Park, Belleview	Portions of Braille Trail A short spur on Engine House Ruins Trail	Jun – Oct, Fri – Sun	Call the park 48 hours in advance at 573-546-3454. Meet staff at the Braille Trail trailhead to provide picture identification and for a brief orientation of the chair’s operation. The chair cannot be used in the rain, snow or ice. If these conditions occur, you will need to contact the park and reschedule your reservation.	Track Chair Map and Guide for Elephant Rocks State Park
Gen. John J. Pershing Boyhood Home State Historic Site, Laclede	Memorial garden Prairie Mound School (outside only) Wall of Honor Pershing Boyhood Home (outside only)	Every day the site office is open	Call the site office 48 hours in advance at 660-963-2525. Meet staff at the site office (in the museum building) to provide picture identification and for a brief orientation of the chair’s operation. The chair cannot be used in the rain, snow or ice. If these conditions occur, you will need to contact the site office and reschedule your reservation.	Track Chair Map and Guide for Gen. John J. Pershing Boyhood Home State Historic Site

Riding Tips

An enjoyable experience outdoors begins with safety. The following guidelines must be followed at all times:

Always ride within your abilities.
Remember to share the path or trail by giving nonmotorized users the right of way.
Stay on designated trails and paths, as riding off-trail or outside the designated area can damage resources.
Pack it in, pack it out.
Consider bringing a water bottle, insect repellent, sunscreen and snacks.
Check the weather forecast before leaving. Recent precipitation could impact your reservation.
Riders under the age of 18 must have a parent, guardian or ward with them.